CVE-2025-8281
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Publication date: 2025-08-22

Last updated on: 2025-08-22

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The WP Talroo WordPress plugin through 2.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin and unauthenticated users.
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Published
2025-08-22
Last Modified
2025-08-22
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2026-06-16
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2025-08-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-8281
EUVD
EUVD-2025-25526
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wp_talroo wp_talroo 2.4
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can be exploited to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal sensitive information, hijack user sessions, or perform actions on behalf of high privilege users such as administrators. It can also affect unauthenticated users, increasing the risk of broader exploitation.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WP Talroo WordPress plugin up to version 2.4. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before displaying it back on the page. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be executed in the browsers of users who visit the affected page.

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